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H. Ponsford Limited
579-609 London Road
Sheffield
S2 4HS
tel : 0114 255 0075
fax : 0114 250 056
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The Ponsford Story
Ponsford's was established in 1893 by Harry Ponsford, a skilled silversmith who lived in a small terraced house in Myrtle Road, Heeley. Like many skilled artisans Harry had to find ways to supplement his income and support his growing family. He did this by collecting payments in the evenings for the local coal merchant. This work required him to visit most houses in the area and it was during this time that he was asked by many of his customers to supply household items.
The family business began by trading from their backroom, in time they were able to have a shop in Valley Road. By the 1920's Harry had been joined by his son and daughter.
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Harry's son Colin felt the business needed to expand and begin selling 1930's modern furniture. To do this new premises were found on a main road location. Number 581 London Road forms part of the shop today which now covers from 579-609 London Road. |
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The building provides an excellent example of late nineteenth century architecture, retaining original features both externally and internally. Recently, considerable renovation work has been sympathetically carried out to restore parts of the building. Preservation work has involved restoring the Victorian style shop front and colonnade leading to the car park. |
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Ponsford's most recent project has involved creating a large car park and garden behind the store to provide modern day facilities for their customers.
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| Ponsford is an independent forward looking Sheffield company with specialist departments for curtains, carpets, beds and all types and styles of furniture. It is a company that maintains the highest standards of service and attention for all it's customers reflecting the traditional values of it's past. |
For detailed information about the products and services available from Ponsford,
see our web site at www.ponsford.co.uk |
